Hotel Design Project Manager

Ryman Hospitality Properties•Nashville, TN

28d

About The Position

Manage project design deliverables from conception to completion for new construction and renovations within Ryman Hospitality Properties' (RHP) portfolio of assets. Support Design and Construction leadership in managing project timelines, budgets and work quality while ensuring compliance with specifications and company standards. Serve as primary contact for leadership updates and changes throughout project lifecycle. Manage external consultants to achieve business strategies and guide project teams to drive optimal performance. Reports to Senior Director of Design. Interface with ownership, department leadership, and stakeholders to ensure design alignment with brand standards, values, and strategic objectives while maximizing ROI and enhancing guest environments. Oversee projects from initial requirements gathering through final deployment, defining schedules, scope, budget estimates, implementation strategies, and risk mitigation plans while coordinating internal and external resources. Strategize with leadership to create project design briefs that execute corporate design standards and meet market expectations. Source and conceptualize design direction through visual and verbal presentations. Provide comprehensive understanding of technical design, including detailed design drawing sets, specifications, finishes, and shop drawings from concept to execution. Establish and maintain design schedules for internal departmental coordination and external project control measures. Monitor project progress regularly, and adjust scope, timeline, or budget as needed to meet objectives and deliverables. Lead or participate in key design coordination and construction meetings, onsite field coordination and OACs while representing design priorities and providing project-specific solutions. Apply analytical skills and creativity to resolve individual site conditions and anomalies during implementation. Source products, design techniques, and production methods relevant to hospitality trends and corporate needs. Maintain industry relationships to assist with procurement. Establish FF&E delivery and installation schedule to ensure on-time delivery for project opening. Collaborate with project teams throughout project lifecycle to ensure adherence to bran standards, review shop drawings, specifications, product reviews, and value engineering of materials and finishes. Establish and maintain good working relationships with all consultants, vendors, and onsite operations team members. Promote a positive work environment. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field preferred
6+ years of experience with interior and architectural design in retail, hospitality, or restaurant design, working with design agencies and/or development organizations
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to convey design solutions, describe vision, and explain programmatic, technical, and regulatory constraints
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal stakeholders and external partners and provide assistance, technical guidance, and training to peers
Must be results-driven in terms of budget, schedule and quality and capable of managing multiple projects and deliverables concurrently and within expected timelines
Sense of accountability for projects and deliverables while producing consistently high-quality work
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20% as necessary
Strong proficiency in interpreting shop drawings, elevation mock-ups, and utilizing 3D modeling tools. Proficient in Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, Procore, and Plan Grid. Other visual media experience is a plus
Strong Microsoft Project, Planner, and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) skills necessary
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required
Speak and hear to communicate effectively and use both near and distance vision.
Close and distance vision necessary for computer work, document review, and office/property navigation.
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking extended distances across large properties.
Regularly lift and carry up to and exceeding 50 lbs. (files, supplies, equipment, FF&E).
Continual manual dexterity and frequent fine motor skills required for computer and office tasks.

Nice To Haves

Management experience in the design delivery of all-inclusive hotels and resort environments preferred
Experience applying preliminary site planning principles and a high level of design competence and expertise in FF&E

Responsibilities

Manage project design deliverables from conception to completion for new construction and renovations.
Support Design and Construction leadership in managing project timelines, budgets and work quality while ensuring compliance with specifications and company standards.
Serve as primary contact for leadership updates and changes throughout project lifecycle.
Manage external consultants to achieve business strategies and guide project teams to drive optimal performance.
Interface with ownership, department leadership, and stakeholders to ensure design alignment with brand standards, values, and strategic objectives while maximizing ROI and enhancing guest environments.
Oversee projects from initial requirements gathering through final deployment, defining schedules, scope, budget estimates, implementation strategies, and risk mitigation plans while coordinating internal and external resources.
Strategize with leadership to create project design briefs that execute corporate design standards and meet market expectations. Source and conceptualize design direction through visual and verbal presentations.
Provide comprehensive understanding of technical design, including detailed design drawing sets, specifications, finishes, and shop drawings from concept to execution.
Establish and maintain design schedules for internal departmental coordination and external project control measures. Monitor project progress regularly, and adjust scope, timeline, or budget as needed to meet objectives and deliverables.
Lead or participate in key design coordination and construction meetings, onsite field coordination and OACs while representing design priorities and providing project-specific solutions.
Apply analytical skills and creativity to resolve individual site conditions and anomalies during implementation.
Source products, design techniques, and production methods relevant to hospitality trends and corporate needs.
Maintain industry relationships to assist with procurement. Establish FF&E delivery and installation schedule to ensure on-time delivery for project opening.
Collaborate with project teams throughout project lifecycle to ensure adherence to bran standards, review shop drawings, specifications, product reviews, and value engineering of materials and finishes.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with all consultants, vendors, and onsite operations team members. Promote a positive work environment.
Perform other duties as required.